Food Teaching and Facility Support Technician

Harper Adams University - Harper Food Innovation

Location: Newport, Shropshire

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 19th December 2025

Closes: 6th January 2026

Job Ref: LM-2072

This technical role will require you to work in the Harper Adams Food Academy as part of a team of academic and technical staff to support the delivery of practical teaching, research and consultancy services across Food Science, Food Technology, and Nutrition. You will also facilitate the production of food products key to Harper Food Innovation aspirations, including dairy, bakery and meat products, and alcoholic beverages. The Food Academy includes a product development kitchen, instrumentation laboratory, pilot scale dairy and beverage processing, and a sensory evaluation suite.

The appointee will also be expected to:

1. Maintain the Food Academy with regards to equipment hygiene, food safety, and health and safety.
2. Demonstrate in laboratory practical classes and operate instrumentation when required.
3. Provide facility induction, training and technical support to students, staff and external users.
4. All other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the salary range of the grade.

Experience/Qualifications:

Educated to degree level in Food Science, Food Technology or other similar and relevant subject OR holds Registered Scientist status (RSci) or other equivalent professional registration demonstrating relevant Food Technology skills OR has significant experience in the use of specialist food processing equipment in a Food Technology or similar commercial or educational setting.

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

Application Procedure:

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification along with contact details of two referees. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Lynn McIntyre via e-mail lmcintyre@harper-adams.ac.uk or telephone +44 1952 815097.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk